Huawei Opens Its First Global Aesthetics Research Center in Paris

The Center has already contributed to the design of Huawei’s second-generation fitness band, the TalkBand B2, just released in Mobile World Congress. 

Welcoming distinguished guests at the opening ceremony, Huawei CEO Ken Hu said, “Paris is a global hub for fashion and arts, and now the city’s creative resources can be applied to Huawei products worldwide. 

That makes France a vital part of our global innovation.

” The Paris Aesthetics Center is staffed by 10 designers specializing in luxury design, fashion, automotive, 3D, digital, and brand strategy. 

Mathieu Lehanneur, a noted French designer whose creations encompass such disparate fields as science, art, and technology, will serve as Chief Designer.

Mr. Lehanneur said, "We are at a turning point in history. Technology is no longer simply around us – it is with us, and, in the case of wearables, on us. 

The challenge now is to give it shape."Huawei is expanding its collaboration with the French design community, having recently signed a partnership with the École Nationale Supérieure de Création Industrielle (ENSCI), a leading design school in Paris.

"We welcome and appreciate the long-term investments and economic contribution Huawei is making in France. Huawei’s selection of Paris as the site of its global Aesthetics Research Center is another proof that Paris is becoming one of the most important cities globally when it comes to design and technology, " said Jean-Louis Missika, Mayor of Paris. 

A major player in the information communications and technology (ICT) field, Huawei has had operations in France since 2003 and is now the country’s largest foreign investor from China.

About Huawei 

Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. 170 000 employees worldwide are committed to creating maximum value for telecom operators, enterprises and consumers. 

Innovative ICT solutions, products and services are used in more than 170 countries and regions, serving over one-third of the world's population.

Huawei currently has over 9 900 staff based in Europe, of whom 1200 are working in 18 R&D sites located in eight European countries (Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden and the UK).